Postcode TA21 8DD (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA21 8DD and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA21 8DD is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA21 8DD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA21 8DD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TA21 8DD as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to TA21 8DD is Martins Close which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Champford Mews and is 166 m away.

The closest primary school to TA21 8DD (for ages 11 and under) is Beech Grove Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 30, 2019.

The local pub for residents of TA21 8DD is The Cottage Inn and is 170 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 19, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Comely and is 153 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on January 26, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for TA21 8DD is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA21 8DD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA21 8DD, and the approximate distance away.

Martins Close 60 m
Bulford Lane 62 m
Twyford Place 71 m
Willcocks Close 98 m
Tylor Place 104 m
Champford Mews 140 m
Champford Lane 147 m
Walkers Gate 204 m
Court Drive 211 m
Bulford 239 m
Mantle Street 256 m
Fore Street 260 m
Eight Acre Lane 284 m
Ashford Road 327 m
Grooms Orchard 339 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA21 8DD

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA21 8DD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wellington School 338 m
Beech Grove Primary School Requires improvement
(January 30, 2019)
435 m
Court Fields School Requires improvement
(March 21, 2019)
477 m
Wellesley Park Primary School Good
(October 21, 2015)
608 m
St John's Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
874 m
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School 971 m
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School Good
(May 16, 2017)
1.19 km
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
3.02 km
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
3.8 km
West Buckland Primary School 3.91 km
Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary Good
(February 27, 2019)
5.52 km
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Good
(May 11, 2017)
5.67 km
Stawley Primary School Good
(March 13, 2019)
6.67 km
Hemyock Primary School Good
(July 14, 2021)
6.97 km
Culmstock Primary School Good
(November 16, 2016)
7.22 km
Cotford St Luke Primary School Good
(April 18, 2018)
7.46 km
Burlescombe Church of England Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
7.54 km
Trull Church of England VA Primary School Outstanding
(May 24, 2007)
8.04 km
Webber's Church of England Primary School Good
(May 17, 2018)
8.06 km
Bishops Hull Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
8.12 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA21 8DD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Comely Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
January 26, 2022
153 m
Wellington Masonic Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2017
153 m
Wearekombucha Limited Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
December 10, 2021
153 m
The Blue Mantle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
170 m
The Cottage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 19, 2020
170 m
Flint&Walton Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
238 m
Wellington Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 1, 2017
249 m
Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 12, 2022
286 m
Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
April 14, 2019
291 m
The Blue Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
291 m
Vintage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 28, 2019
291 m
Greggs Plc Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
334 m
Jala News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 9, 2021
334 m
Tim Potter (son & Daughter) Ltd Manufacturers/packers 3
Satisfactory
May 5, 2021
334 m
Coffee # 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 1, 2020
334 m
Wellington School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
338 m
Mooli Foodworks Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 20, 2020
359 m
Mr Scrumptious Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 25, 2022
359 m
New Canton Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 30, 2021
359 m
Pizza Palace & Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 13, 2021
359 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA21 8DD - Data from Apr 2022

Champford Mews Bus Stop/Station 166 m
St John Fisher Church Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Three Cups Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Luson Surgery Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Wellington School Bus Stop/Station 341 m
Exeter International Airport Air 30.17 km
Bristol Airport Air 58.4 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA21 8DD - Data from Dec 2021

The Basins Inland Water 954 m
Hobby Pond Inland Water 1.45 km
Lodge Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Long Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Stedhams Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Blackham Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Knappy Close Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Long Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Laurel Covert Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Three Ponds Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Foxmoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Flat Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Dowland's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Home Close Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Runnington Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA21 8DD - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.97530500
Longitude -3.23023700
OS Easting 313725
OS Northing 0120265
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18967
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Wellington ED
Electoral Ward Wellington South
Local Authority District Somerset West and Taunton
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Somerset

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000246
Travel To Work Area Taunton

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Somerset
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Somerset
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Somerset CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Wellington (Taunton Deane) BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Wellington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050428
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 012E
Output Area / Small Area 5A1